Pentium Gold 6500Y vs Atom x5-Z8350

Pentium Gold 6500Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2021

Atom x5-Z8350

4 Cores4 Thrd−WMax: 1.92 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Gold 6500Y

2 / 4

2,966

0.0%

2,979

+0.4%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Pentium Gold 6500Y is positioned at rank 346 and the Atom x5-Z8350 is on rank 231, so the Atom x5-Z8350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Gold 6500Y

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

99%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

98%

#334

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

495%

#335

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

487%

#336

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

447%

#337

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

445%

#338

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

441%

#340

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

426%

#341

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

409%

#342

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

408%

#343

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

397%

#346

Pentium Gold 6500Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom x5-Z8350

#219

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

394%

#220

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

388%

#221

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

356%

#222

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

355%

#223

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

351%

#225

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

339%

#226

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

325%

#227

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

325%

#228

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

316%

#231

Atom x5-Z8350

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium Gold 6500Y (2021) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium Gold 6500Y	Atom x5-Z8350
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Atom x5-Z8350 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and 4 GB, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium Gold 6500Y	Atom x5-Z8350
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Pentium Gold 6500Y Benchmark Check

Atom x5-Z8350 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold 6500Y and Atom x5-Z8350

Pentium Gold 6500Y

The Pentium Gold 6500Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,966 points. Launch price was $69.

Atom x5-Z8350

The Atom x5-Z8350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 February 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.44 GHz, with boost up to 1.92 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA592. Memory support: 4 GB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,979 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Gold 6500Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Atom x5-Z8350 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Atom x5-Z8350 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Pentium Gold 6500Y versus 1.92 GHz on the Atom x5-Z8350 — a 55.6% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold 6500Y (base: 1.1 GHz vs 1.44 GHz). The Pentium Gold 6500Y uses the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Atom x5-Z8350 uses Cherry Trail (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold 6500Y scores 2,966 against the Atom x5-Z8350's 2,979 — a 0.4% lead for the Atom x5-Z8350. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Pentium Gold 6500Y vs 0 kB on the Atom x5-Z8350.

Feature	Pentium Gold 6500Y	Atom x5-Z8350
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz+77%	1.92 GHz
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	1.44 GHz+31%
L3 Cache	4 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	2 MB+300%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021)	Cherry Trail (2015−2016)
PassMark	2,966	2,979

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold 6500Y uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Atom x5-Z8350 uses UTFCBGA592 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium Gold 6500Y	Atom x5-Z8350
Socket	FCBGA1515	UTFCBGA592
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L-RS 1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	2 GB
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	1